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Ascension Scaly Crickets: Urgent Conservation of a Unique Endemic Genus

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Darwin Plus Local
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£5,300
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Ascension Island

Summary

This project will secure the long-term recovery of the Ascension-endemic scaly cricket genus Discophallus. The three illusive mainland species are at immediate risk of extinction, with anecdotal evidence suggesting population crashes since 1990. Urgent research will describe ecology and environmental requirements of the group, and will quantify and prioritise specific threats posed by invasive species. Findings will inform Red List assessments and the designation of new protected areas, which will in turn enable evidence-based species management by AIGCFD.
 
Status Completed
Reference DPL00040
Round 1
Start 23/05/2023
End 31/03/2024

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
Species Recovery Trust


Regions
UKOT

Countries
Ascension Island

Documents:
Download: Application Form - DPL00040 App - 12/07/2023